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Rape & Affirmative Consent in Qld
Queensland’s new affirmative consent laws, effective from 23 September 2024, mean silence or passivity is no longer enough as consent must be clearly communicated. The changes also criminalise stealthing and restrict the use of mistaken belief as a defence to rape.
Rape and sexual assault - how police use Pretext phone calls to gather evidence
Pretext phone calls are one of the most powerful tools police use in sexual offence investigations, and often unknown to most people. These secretly recorded calls are designed to elicit admissions of guilty from an accused persons and can later be used as evidence in court. In this article, we explain how pretext calls work, why they pose a serious risk to your defence, and what to do if you suspect that you may be investigated for rape or a sexual offence.
Rape charges in Queensland – What you need to know
Rape is a serious offence in Queensland. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment. This article covers the legal definition, the new affirmative consent laws, and strategies to defend a rape charge. Contact us today to speak to the best criminal lawyers in Queensland.